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In-Season Ocean Fishing Regulation Changes for 2012-2013

2012-2013 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations

This page contains information about unscheduled, in-season regulation changes for recreational and commercial ocean fishing in 2012-2013.

The Department is required to notify the public of in-season regulation changes for groundfish at least 10 days before the new regulations becomes effective, via news release.

"The department shall give the public and the National Marine Fisheries Service no less than 10 days notice of any fishery closure or rule change implemented pursuant to this Section via a department news release." - Section 27.20(f) of Title 14, California Code of Regulations

Further information may be obtained by calling your local Department office. You may also sign up for the Marine Region mailing list to receive automatic notification of in-season regulation changes.

News Releases, Updates and Informational Notices

News releases and informational notices that describe regulation updates for 2012-2013 will be viewable here as they become available.

Summary of Regulation Changes

March 1, 2012: Fort Ross Area Red Abalone Closure

New subsection 29.15(b)(1) establishes a red abalone closure area off Fort Ross in Sonoma County. The closure will be in effect from December through May and for the month of July.

View regulations and a map that describe this new closure area.

Department Offices

Marine Region Offices

Belmont
Eureka
Fort Bragg
Los Alamitos
Monterey


Sacramento
San Diego
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Santa Rosa
Sacramento Office

Department of Fish and Game Headquarters
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6281
FAX (916) 653-4645
 

Belmont Field Office and Laboratory
350 Harbor Blvd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 631-7730
FAX (650) 631-6793

Eureka Office and Laboratory
619 - 2nd St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-6493
FAX (707) 445-6664

Fort Bragg Field Office and Laboratory
32330 N. Harbor Dr.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-9078
FAX (707) 964-0642

Los Alamitos Field Office and Laboratory
4665 Lampson Ave., Suite C
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 342-7100
FAX (562) 342-7139

Monterey Field Office and Laboratory
20 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Suite 100
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-2870
FAX (831) 649-2894

Sacramento Field Office
1812 Ninth St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: No general line
FAX: No general FAX

San Diego Field Office and Laboratory
3883 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: No general line
FAX: No general FAX

San Luis Obispo Field Office and Laboratory
3196 South Higuera St., Suite A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: No general line
FAX: (805) 542-4609

Santa Barbara Field Office and Laboratory
1933 Cliff Dr., Suite 9
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 568-1231
FAX (805) 568-1235

Santa Rosa Field Office
5355 Skylane Blvd., Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 576-2882
FAX (707) 576-7132

Marine Region Mailing List

The Marine Region of the California Department of Fish and Game is compiling a mailing list of individuals and organizations interested in the management of California's living marine resources. You may add yourself to this list to receive information regarding in-season fishing regulation changes.